Other Support Services
If you are looking for support in addition to, or instead of a peer support group, here are some services you may find helpful:
Crisis support for everyone
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Phone: 13 11 14
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Available 24/7
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Phone: 1300 659 467
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Available 24/7
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Phone 1300 224 636
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Available 24/7
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All healthcare workers
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP): if you are an employee your workplace may provide an EAP which will provide confidential counselling
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Black Dog Institute TEN - The Essential Network for Health Professionals: resources and support to manage burnout and maintain good mental health
Nurses and midwives
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Phone: 1800 667 877
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Available 24/7
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Nursing and Midwifery Health Program Victoria
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Phone: 03 9415 7551
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Doctors and medical students
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Victorian Doctors Health Program (Victoria & Tasmania)
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Phone (03) 9280 8712
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Available 24/7
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AMA Victoria Peer Support Service
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Phone : 1300 853 338
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8am to 11pm daily
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Doctors’ Health Advisory Service NSW/ ACT
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Phone: (02) 9437 6552
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Available 24/7
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Phone: (07) 3833 4352
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Available 24/7
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Doctors’ Health Advisory Service WA
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Phone: (08) 9321 3098
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Available 24/7
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Phone: (08) 8366 0250
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Available 24/7
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DRS4DRS: including online resources and telehealth service via Converge International
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Phone: 1300 374 377
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Rural Doctors Association of Australia
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02 6239 7730
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College Support Programs: most medical colleges provide support programs for their trainees and fellows.
Pharmacists
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Phone: 1300 244 910
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8am to 11pm daily
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Dental Practitioners
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Phone: 1800 377 700
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Available 24/7
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02 8815 3333
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Physiotherapists: